Associate Director – Program Manager, Government

AT&T

. Support the White House Travel program by providing short-term telecommunications services nationwide on short notice .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWaldorf • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $98,100 - $191,729 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced project management expertise with a focus on cross-functional leadership, budget optimization, and risk mitigation in complex environments. Proven ability to develop operational plans and manage multiple concurrent workstreams while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

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Project Management MethodologiesCross-Functional LeadershipBudget Tracking and ForecastingBusiness Development in Federal GovernmentPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementBudget OptimizationRisk MitigationOperational PlanningResource PlanningCapacity ForecastingProposal DevelopmentCritical-Path AnalysisTelecommunications ServicesContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Consensus-BuildingConflict ResolutionVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelEnterprise Agile PlatformsProject Management Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentWhite House Communications AgencyProgram ManagementOperational FrameworksService-Level Requirements

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the White House Travel program by providing short-term telecommunications services nationwide on short notice
Drive high-impact cross-functional initiatives from concept through successful execution
Partner with project leads and senior executives to establish operational frameworks, manage budgets, optimize resources, and mitigate risks
Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent complex program tasks
Ensure execution aligns with strategic organizational goals and contractually mandated service-level requirements
Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, contractual service levels, schedules, budgets, dependencies, and risks
Lead multifunctional teams and direct reports while communicating with customers and senior executives
Establish repeatable project-management processes, reporting frameworks, tools, and continuous-improvement practices
Support federal capture efforts, solution development, and government proposal development
Translate task-order priorities and strategic requirements into operational plans, timelines, and budgets
Facilitate business-critical decisions through planning and critical-path analysis
Identify interdependencies, downstream impacts, and potential risks and establish mitigation plans
Coordinate resource planning, capacity forecasting, and staffing allocations
Design, implement, and scale standardized project-management tools, templates, and workflows
Champion continuous-improvement initiatives and advise on governance expectations
Report program status, metrics, and portfolio impact to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Mentor, coach, and support the career development of direct reports and project team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must be a US Citizen
Candidate must live in the National Capital Region
Candidate must be available to be on call 24/7/365 with a 30-minute response time
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Life Sciences, Operations, or a related field
10+ years of progressive project or program management experience
3-5 years leading multi-functional teams and/or managing 5 or more direct reports
Advanced expertise in project management methodologies and tools (MS Project, Word, Excel, or enterprise agile platforms)
Exceptional cross-functional leadership, consensus-building, and conflict-resolution skills
Strong financial acumen, including budget tracking, forecasting, and resource optimization
3-5 years of direct customer interaction experience
Ability to operate effectively in complex, matrixed organizational environments
Business development and capture management experience in the federal government, including solution development and proposal development
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively under intense pressure to meet short deadlines
Master’s degree and/or PMP certification is desired
White House Communications Agency experience is desired

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone